NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTION
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Facility Inspected: DEARBORN HALL
Inspection Date: 09/04/2014
Reinspect Date/Time: 10/15/2014 @ 9:30 AM
A fire safety inspection of the facility listed above was performed by the Corvallis Fire Prevention
Bureau. These fire safety deficiencies could result in a fire or jeopardize the safety of those occupying
the facility. Please see that these items are corrected immediately. If you have any questions regarding
this inspection, please phone me at 737-3066. Thank you for your cooperation and support for fire
safety. Jim Patton, Fire Prevention Officer, [email protected]
Note: Deficiencies that are bold and underlined remain uncorrected from the last fire/life safety
inspection(s) and should be corrected immediately.
* Annotates a deficiency identified by OSU Environmental Health and Safety Department. Direct any
questions regarding these items to that office (737-2273).
Indicated on the report are items which should be correct by the Departments (DEPT) that occupy this
building, Facilities Services (FS), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Recycling (RECY).
Please forward a copy of this report to the responsible group(s) and begin corrective action to be
completed no later than the reinspection date.
Facilities Services Priority Codes:
Priority 1: (p1) items are considered immediate safety hazards and should be corrected within 48 hours
of notification if possible. If repairs cannot be made immediately, temporary measures may be taken.
Priority 2: (p2) items should be corrected within the five-week period before the scheduled
reinspections.
Priority 3: (p3) items are long term fixes that should be either added to an ongoing work list (such as
annual testing of building sprinkler systems) or to the capital improvement list for campus upgrades.
The due date is listed at the top of this page. If you have any questions, require additional information,
or feel the items have been improperly assigned, feel free to contact Jim Patton (Corvallis Fire
Department) at 737-3066. If assistance is required from Facilities Services to estimate or correct an item
assigned to a Department, contact the Work Coordination Center at ext. 7-2969. MS Excel format is
available upon request.
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Description
Code
Reference
EHS
Near 500
Extinguishers shall
be tagged and
inspected annually.
Recharge every 6
years. Hydrotest
every 12 years.
CFC 906.2,
NFPA 10
DEPT
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
Fourth Floor
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove material
http://surpl from landing
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove material
http://surpl from hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
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2
DEPT
Near 302
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EX ITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
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DEPT
0302A
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
CFC
3003.3.3
0301A
Replace protective
caps on all high
pressure cylinders
not actively in use.
CFC
3003.4
0310
Plug power strips
directly into outlet.
Do not chain one to
another.
CFC
605.4.2
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2
DEPT
DEPT
Notes
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2
2
2
Responsible
Location
Party
Description
FS
0300A
OSHA,
Division 2
requirement
Portable Ladders are ,
OSHA approved and http://orego
Remove wooden
in good condition,
nstate.edu/e
ladders
steps and side rail
hs/sites/def
joints tight
ault/files/pd
f/si/ladder_
safety_si03
7.pdf
0300C
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
0300
Discontinue
holding door to
hallway near
Fire doors/smoke
stairwell open in
barriers shall be
unapproved
maintained and kept
manner. If doors
CFC 703.2
free of obstructions.
bends to remain
Doors shall close and
open investigate
latch unaided.
installed
approved
hardware through
Facility Services.
0312
Secure cryogenic
containers and
provide adequate
ventilation (1 CFM
per sq. ft.) that will
prevent the
accumulation of
vapor. Verify
ventilation with
EH&S.
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Reference
CFC
3203.5.2,
3205.4.1.1
Notes
Secure cryogenic
tank properly.
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2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location
Party
FS
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Description
Code
Reference
Notes
Stairwell
near 310
Fire protection or
detection systems
shall be extended,
CFC 901.4
altered, or repaired
as necessary to
maintain protection.
0201
Install or update
hazard placard
outside of lab with
EH&S approved
placard to identify
associated hazards
and emergency
contact information.
NFPA 45,
Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://orego Remount placard
nstate.edu/e
hs/LabHaz
Sign
0201
Install or update
hazard placard
outside of lab with
EH&S approved
placard to identify
associated hazards
and emergency
contact information.
NFPA 45,
Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://orego Remount placard
nstate.edu/e
hs/LabHaz
Sign
0201
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
Near 220
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
Remove nest
material from
around both
sprinkler heads.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove material
http://surpl from hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
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2
2
2
2
2
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Location
Party
Description
RECY
Near 220
Combustible
recycling containers
shall not be placed in
CFC 316.5
exitways. Containers
may be placed in non
hazardous rooms.
0202D
Extinguishers shall
be tagged and
inspected annually.
Recharge every 6
years. Hydrotest
every 12 years.
0206
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse pro
tected power strips
are acceptable.
RECY
Near 214
Combustible
recycling containers
shall not be placed in
CFC 316.5
exitways. Containers
may be placed in non
hazardous rooms.
DEPT
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
Right of 206
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
EHS
DEPT
FS
0208
Code
Reference
Notes
Remove bags
from building.
RECURRING
ISSUE
CFC 906.2,
NFPA 10
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove material
http://surpl from hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Electrical appliances,
equipment, fixtures,
and facilities shall be
CFC 605
used and installed in
accordance with
their listing.
Check wiring to
installed work
station power
strip.
Loose/disconnect
ed.
Completed? Priority
Responsible
Location
Party
Description
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
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DEPT
0209
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2
DEPT
0105
Code
Reference
OFC
3807.3
Notes
Reduce
combustible fuel
load in this room.
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2
DEPT
Near 104
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
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FS
0118
Provide/maintain
exit sign.
CFC 1011
Replace bulbs in
old Exit signs
0118
Repair exit
door/hardware.
CFC
1008.1
Repair exit door
to hallway that
drags on floor.
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FS
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove table
http://surpl from hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
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2
2
Responsible
Location
Party
Description
DEPT
Basement
EXCESSIVE
ACCUMULATI
ON OF
MATERIAL IN
HALLWAY/EXI
T PATH. MOST
ALL OF THIS
MATERIAL
Remove storage and
NEEDS TO BE
obstructions from
CFC
REMOVED. I
exits, aisles,
315.2.2,
AM FREE TO
corridors, and stairs. 1027,
DISCUSS THE
EXITWAYS
http://surpl
POSSIBLE
SHALL BE KEPT
us.oregonst
EXCEPTION TO
CLEAR AT ALL
ate.edu/spr
A FEW NON
TIMES.
COMBUSTIBLE
, NONE
MOVEABLE
ITEMS. THI S
NEEDS TO BE
RESOLVED
IMMEDIATELY
.
0009
Laboratory Safety
Quick Reference
Guide posted in each
lab area. (These can
be obtained from
EH&S)
OSHA,
Division 2
requirement
,
http://orego
nstate.edu/e
hs/sd0081
0001D
Laboratory Safety
Quick Reference
Guide posted in each
lab area. (These can
be obtained from
EH&S)
OSHA,
Division 2
requirement
,
http://orego
nstate.edu/e
hs/sd0081
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Reference
Notes
Completed? Priority
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2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location
Party
DEPT
FS
DEPT
FS
DEPT
Description
Code
Reference
Notes
CFC
3003.3.3
Secure cylinder
with a
non/limited
combustible
material such as
chain. Plastic zip
ties are not
acceptable.
0001E
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
0001B
OSHA,
Division 2
requirement
Portable Ladders are ,
OSHA approved and http://orego
in good condition,
nstate.edu/e
steps and side rail
hs/sites/def
joints tight
ault/files/pd
f/si/ladder_
safety_si03
7.pdf
0002
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
Multiple
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
0002
Provide cover plates
on all electrical
CFC 605.6
outlets, switches, and
junction boxes.
Electrical panel
140 - cover
circuit blanks in
approved manner
0002
Extinguishers shall
be visible or signed,
easily accessible,
CFC 906,
mounted with the
NFPA 10,
bottom not less than
ADA
4 inches nor the top
more than 4 feet
above the floor.
Remove
obstruction to
extinguisher
Completed? Priority
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Responsible
Location
Party
FS
Description
0002
Provide/maintain
exit sign.
Code
Reference
Notes
CFC 1011
Add combo EXIT
sign over double
doors out of this
room. ADD TO
EXIT SIGN I
INSTALLATION
LKST.
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DEPT
0001G
Homemade electrical
appliances shall be
inspected, approved,
Discard
and tagged by
CFC 605.7 homemade 4-plex
Facility Services
extension cord
Electrical Shop
before continued use.
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DEPT
Near 8
Provide/maintain
exit sign.
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2
DEPT
CFC 1011
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors,
CFC 315.2.2, 1027, Move spare
and stairs.
http://surplus.oregon door out of
EXITWAY state.edu/spr
hallway
S SHALL
BE KEPT
CLEAR AT
ALL
TIMES.
Near 7
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
http://surpl
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Bad battery
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2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location
Party
Description
DEPT
Near 3A
Electrical appliances,
equipment, fixtures,
and facilities shall be
CFC 605
used and installed in
accordance with
their listing.
Blue electrical
cord - secure cord
to plug
0003
Electrical appliances,
equipment, fixtures,
and facilities shall be
CFC 605
used and installed in
accordance with
their listing.
Under "Terminal
Box" - Replace
appliance cord
that has insulation
coming apart and
cord is very
brittle.
Near 6
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
Discontinue
1027,
storing bicycles
http://surpl
in hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Near 5B
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove material
http://surpl
from hallway.
us.oreg
onstate.edu/
spr
0005
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
FS
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Reference
Notes
Completed? Priority
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2
Responsible
Location
Party
Description
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 605.4,
place of permanent
605.5
wiring. Fuse
protected power
strips are acceptable.
0006
Code
Reference
Notes